Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guanacaste · Guanacaste
Country overviewCosta Rica · Guanacaste
M3.2 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
db6a2cb8e23424005334595c983c92a6359f46a3
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 23:37:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.96490,
-85.98760
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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